Hey runners, in today’s newsletter, we start with a question a lot of runners have probably thought about — even if they’ve never said it out loud.
What if the marathon ballot isn’t as random as it feels?
A new petition is challenging how spots are handed out at one of the world’s biggest races, tapping into a frustration that’s been building as demand keeps rising and the odds keep shrinking. It’s the latest twist in a bigger conversation about access, fairness, and who actually gets to stand on the start line.
From there, we look at a different approach to race entry in New York, where organizers are experimenting with ways to open doors for runners outside the usual system, and we dig into the kind of decision no runner wants to face — what to do when injury shows up right before race day.
And as always, we round things out with the broader picture: training principles that hold up over time, why more runners are heading off-road, and a few bigger stories shaping where the sport goes next.
Michael Doyle and Alex Cyr break down the top 10 fastest shoes available right now (and a few that are still super-secret prototypes), including the Adidas Adios Pro Evo 3.
A new Change.org campaign argues that the same lucky entrants keep getting in while thousands sit on the sidelines, just as a record 1.33 million people apply for the 2027 race.
The follow-up to the blockbuster Superblast 2 is here, and as our colleague Alex can confirm (see his video review), the SUPERBLAST 3 is a total beast.
The SUPERBLAST 3 stacks ASICS's race-proven technology with a new Trampoline Pod to provide an underfoot feel that is bouncy and responsive. Whether you are grinding through tempo work or just want to make your easy miles feel fun, this is an ideal 'why choose' shoe.
Curious about trail running? Not everyone is lucky enough to live in a trail running mecca, but do not fret! Trail running is more accessible than you may think.
The American ultrarunner added up to five extra miles in the dark near Prescott, while two-time defending champion Rachel Entrekin pulled away at the front of the Arizona race.
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